Sturgis' Surfin' Safari Saturday

Surf Clubs of Sturgis East and West 

Enjoy Day at the Beach

Photos and Text by Ted Jameson, staff pseudonym

The Sturgis East and West Surf Clubs at Marconi Beach on Saturday, October 6

The surf clubs of Sturgis East and West enjoyed a terrific Saturday afternoon surfing at the National Seashore's Marconi Beach in Wellfleet Saturday. East advisor Mr. Mathews and West advisor Ms. Anthony led the trip to the waves. And, yes, that is Latin teacher Mr. Bihl with the group (third from the left). Not pictured, thankfully, sharks.

After several hours riding the waves, the day ended around a campfire with hot cocoa and smores.

The clubs are traveling to Costa Rica to surf during February Break.

East student Jon Bruce hauls out his board after an hour on the water. Yes, the board is as heavy as it looks.

Mr. Mathews Seeks Even More Excitement

Mr. Mathews sought an even greater challenge by using a seal (seen in the upper left) as great white shark bait so he could have a greater challenge racing it back to the shore. Sharks never showed up much to Mathews' chagrin. All the other members of the club were thankful. Sharks had been sighted recently at the beach, according to the NPS.

Mr. and Mrs. Hyer's dogs, Cha Cha and Boo, attempt to snag a grape from Eloise, the daughter of Madame Blanc, around the campfire Saturday evening. Andrew Knittle, right, watches.